About the Book

At a time when her life seemed to be crumbling, Katherine Russell Rich took on a writing assignment in India, where she was seduced by the idea of learning to speak Hindi, the language she heard swirling all around her. In a rash moment, she determined she'd go live and study in the ancient city of Udaipur. That decision lead to unexpected reclamation. In this beautiful and spirited memoir, she documents her experiences, from the bizarre to the frightening to the full-out exhilarating. Seamlessly combining her courageous (and often hilarious) personal journey with reporting on the science of language acquisition, "Dreaming in Hindi" offers an eye-opening account of what learning a new tongue can teach us about distant worlds and, ultimately, about ourselves.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 360 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Mariner Books

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 0547336934

Publication Date: Jun. 10th, 2010

ISBN-13: 9780547336930

Dimensions: 5.32 x 8.02 x 0.92 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.78 lbs

• Categories: Personal Memoirs Study & Teaching Indian Travel